Vanderbilt vs UCLA/USC and Rice

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vanderbilt University
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<p>How does Vanderbilt compare to UCLA, USC and also Rice? In terms of International Recognition, Quality of education and faculty, and overall experience.</p>

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<p>Academically, at the undergraduate level I would say Rice and Vanderbilt are the strongest. UCLA is the largest school and would be the most well-known internationally (strong graduate level programs).</p>

<p>Quality of life I would say Vanderbilt and USC are the best socially. However, an introvert would likely feel more comfortable at Rice.</p>

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<p>See this discussion from two years ago when my D was trying to decide between Vandy and USC: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1144218-daughter-admitted-usc-now-admitted-vandy-waitlist-help.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1144218-daughter-admitted-usc-now-admitted-vandy-waitlist-help.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;